This guide will show you how to draw Derpy – the tiger from KPop Demon Hunters – Jinu’s magical pet tiger. He appears throughout the movie with exaggerated features, huge eyes, and a toothy grin. The tiger design is inspired by Korean minhwa art, especially Hojak-do, which mixes playfulness with symbolic meaning. Drawing Derpy isn’t difficult, but there are a few shapes that need attention early on.
What to Focus on While Drawing Derpy
- Rounded head and oversized eyes with small pupils
- Sharp teeth in a wide grin
- Layered stripes over the forehead and sides of the head
- Flat nose
- Whiskers spread across the cheeks
- Small ears set high on the head
If you’re working on this tiger, I’d recommend checking out the other related guides – Sussy, the three-eyed magpie, as well as Jinu’s human and demon forms.
Line Color Meaning in the Steps
- Red Color: highlights the lines you need to draw in the current step
- Black Color: shows what you’ve already completed in earlier steps
- Gray Color: is the light sketch for proportions and structure
This color key makes it easier to follow each part of Derpy’s face and break down his head shape into simple forms.
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When your Derpy drawing is finished, feel free to post it in the comments to this pinned article on Pinterest. Artists usually upload their artwork there and it’s a good place to compare results or show how yours turned out.
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